Wednesday, February 9, 2006
Students at Cayman Prep High School had a chance to learn more about Jewish traditions when rabbis from a non-profit Jewish organisation visited the school to talk about the Bar Mitzvah.
Local student Benjamin Stoner had his Bar Mitzvah last week to celebrate his turning 13, which means he has become a man.
Rabbi Zalman Shneur said to the class that becoming an adult also means becoming responsible for yourself and your environment.
"It is important to remember that success is good only if you value the present moment as it is," said Rabbi Shneur.
"If you see somebody in distress then value the moment and help them without expecting to get something back in the future."
He explained to the students the prayers during the Bar Mitzvah and the traditions. The Yarmulke or Kippa is used to cover the head to recognise that God is above you. The tefillin contains boxes with the torah inside of it and is attached to the head and arms.
Benjamin said he felt prepared for his Bar Mitzvah because he had been taking lessons every Sunday from a local medical student.
"I feel really good about passing through being an adult," said Benjamin. "I am very excited about my Bar Mitzvah and everyone wants to come."
The rabbis had visited the Cayman Islands last year at the request of Jewish students at St Matthews University School of Medicine to celebrate the Jewish New Year.
They were sponsored by Chabad Lubavitch, a non-profit Jewish organisation which sponsors rabbis to visits rural Jewish communities all over the world.
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